AI-based scam uses deepfakes to impersonate loved ones, demanding ransom in phone calls.
A new AI-based scam is using deepfakes to impersonate loved ones, like a sister, demanding ransom in a phone call. Scammers use advances in AI technology to create convincing voice clones, making their demands sound authentic. To protect against this scam, experts suggest not reacting on strange calls, removing personal info online, and limiting public exposure to one's voice.
March 15, 2024
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